First Ladies National Historic Site

Usual hours

• Mon–Wed closed
• Thu–Sat 9:00–16:00
• Sun closed

From 56 published days, 2026-10-25 to 2026-12-19; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit
• Visitor center exhibit
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum
• Junior Ranger program

Events

• Behind-the-Ropes Historical Preservation Tour
• Candlelight Saxton House Tour 05:30 PM–06:15 PM · 331 Market Avenue South, Canton Ohio 44702. Meet on the back porch of the Saxton House to check-in for your tour and receive your candle.

Places to eat

• Arcade Coney's american
• Basil
• Bender's Tavern steak, seafood
• Buzzbin Art & Music
• Conestoga Grill
• Deli Ohio
• El Fogon Caribbean Grill
• George's Lounge american
• Lindsey's
• McDonald's burger
• Milestone - A Board Game Bar
• Muggswigz coffee_shop
• Picciano's Martini Lounge
• Subway sandwich
• The Auricle
• The Desert Inn
• Wendy's burger
• Wheel Cafe

Before you go

Mobility

Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Getting there

The First Ladies National Historic Site is located in downtown Canton, Ohio. Free parking is available behind the Saxton House or at our gated lot on the corner of Market Avenue South and 3rd Street SW. Please begin your visit at the visitor center at 205 Market Avenue South.

Weather & when to go

The weather at First Ladies National Historic Site is typical of Northeastern Ohio: four distinct seasons. Spring's rain and warming temperatures bring new leaves on trees and blooming wildflowers. Summer temperatures range from 49 to 95 degrees F and can be humid. Fall temperatures can range from low 70s during the day to freezing during the night. Fallcolor peaks mid-October. Winter weather conditions can rapidly change. Temperatures vary from mid-30s to below zero.

Visitor center

Visitor Center

Visitor center

Visitor Center

Visitor center

Visitor Center

Visitor center

Visitor Center — The visitor center offers a small museum of rotating exhibits. All tours of the Saxton House begin at the visitor center. Hours are seasonal. — Parking: Limited free parking is available behind the Saxton House or at our gated lot on the corner of Market Avenue South and 3rd Street SW (entrance from Market Avenue South). From the parking lot, walk one city block north to the Education Center. From the South: Follow I-77 North to the Downtown/Tuscarawas Exit. Turn right onto Tuscarawas and travel to Market Street South. Turn right onto…

Facilities on the park map

1 bench, 1 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 1 mobility rental, 1 picnic area, 4 restroom, 4 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Doubletree By Hilton Canton Doubletree By Hilton Canton, 4th Street Southeast, Canton, OH 44702, United States of America

History

Opened

2000

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened

Nearby

• Casto's Pizza & Chicken
• Athens Restaurant
• Sister's Soulfood
• Woodland Biscuit & Bagel
• Taqueria Chapin Taco Truck
• Walkie Talkie Espresso & Coffee
• That Christmas Bar
• Wingstop
• Taco Bell
• KFC
• Loong Fung
• Harmon's Pub
• Hungry Howie's Pizza
• Medicine Center Pharmacy
• Aultman Hospital
• Darryl & Shelly's White Crown Bar & Gille
• Akron Children's Hospital at Aultman
• Dartmouth Pharmacy
• Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital
• Davies Pharmacy